The Abduction of Joshua Bloom, Young Adult books, Michael Thal. michaelthal.com
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Pop’s Picks: Best 6 Books of 2024

ByMichael Thal

Over nine years ago, when I moved into my current home, I started a website and blog where I posted my published novels and used the blog to review books that interested me. In 2024 I read and reviewed 15 books from psychological thrillers like Scream Collector, love stories like Doc’s Double Delivery, and books on the…

Music for Deaf Ears
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Music for Deaf Ears

ByMichael Thal

Matt Hay’s hearing was never good. Born with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to arise on nerves, especially those located in the spine. Matts tumors affect his balance and hearing until one malicious one causes his deafness.  Born and raised in Indiana, Matt relates his story and how the…

Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life
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A Memoir About Deafness

ByMichael Thal

Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life is a New York Times best seller by Nyle DiMarco, a model, actor, and Deaf activist. His 331-page memoir is an eye-opener for people unfamiliar with the Deaf experience and Deaf culture. Unlike most deaf children born to hearing parents, the author and his…